War-dated DS, signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 8 x 10.5, circa 1945. A temporary citation from the United States Pacific Fleet, in which Admiral Nimitz presents the Bronze Star Medal to Private First Class Virgil Phelps of the United States Marine Corps Reserve for "meritorious service while serving with United States Marine Corps battalions in action against enemy Japanese forces from August 1942 to July 1944. He participated in the three major campaigns of our fighting forces at Guadalcanal, British Solomon Islands, Tarawa in the Gilbert islands, and Saipan, Marianas Islands. He was one of that gallant group of United States Marines who stopped the enemy in his expanding domination over Pacific Ocean Areas and then helped to grasp and maintain the offensive for United States Forces. His extraordinary courage and coolness under fire contributed in great measure to the successes achieved by his units in combat against the enemy." Signed at the conclusion by Nimitz. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and intersecting folds.
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